With CGI effects that range from passable to glaring, and a found footage gimmick that eventual hurts more than it helps, Chronicle isn’t a low-budget genre masterwork like Attack the Block, but it’s also a whole lot better than many of the more traditional superhero movies we’ve seen. Lean and goal-oriented, with more than a few fresh ideas as well as an innate understanding of the hero’s journey storytelling
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February 1st, 2012Five Favorite Films with Daniel Radcliffe
February 1st, 2012“It’s actually a thrill to be talking about something else,” Daniel Radcliffe chuckles, pausing to consider a question about his new movie The Woman in Black. He is, of course, referring to the ubiquitous presence of a certain blockbuster franchise that has consumed almost half of his life on the planet. Radcliffe was just an untested 11-year-old when cast as the eponymous hero of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone way back in 2001; now, having triumphantly wrapped the series with last year’s Deathly Hallows, he’s a seasoned 22 and ready to spirit himself into the realm that lies beyond Hogwarts. Audiences will have their chance to see Radcliffe’s transformation (and marvel at his dashing new accoutrements) when The Woman in Black opens in theaters this week. In the meantime, we asked him to talk through his all-time five favorite films.
RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: Drive, Transformers 3, and More
January 31st, 2012This week on home video, we’ve got a long list comprised almost entirely of new releases. Kicking things off are the Ryan Gosling-powered arthouse action movie and the Michael Bay-directed giant robot movie. Then we’ve got a sci-fi thriller, a horror “prequel,” a not-so-funny dramedy, and a psychological thriller whose stellar cast couldn’t raise its Tomatometer. After that, we’ve got an import from a Japanese auteur, a father-daughter bonding flick, an acclaimed music documentary, and finally, the 50th Anniversary Blu-ray of an American classic. Click through for the full list!
Company Men: The Best and Worst CIA Agents
January 31st, 2012Does PETA Have a Legitimate Beef with The Grey?
January 31st, 2012Joe Carnahan’s latest has come under fire for allegations of animal abuse and misrepresentation.
Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski Talk Big Miracle
January 31st, 2012Krasinski also discusses his upcoming Gus Van Sant project.
Vera Farmiga Joins Dennis Wilson Biopic
January 31st, 2012She’ll play Fleetwood Mac keyboard player (and former Wilson paramour) Christine McVie.
Ben 10 Gets a Writer
January 31st, 2012Albert Torres (”Very Bad Things”) is working to bring the Cartoon Network hit to the big screen.
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence Reunite for Serena
January 31st, 2012The “Silver Linings Playbook” castmates will star in an adaptation of the Ron Rash novel.
Awards Tour 2012: Screen Actors Guild Awards Winners
January 30th, 2012The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be simulcast live nationally on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. (ET)/5 p.m. (PT) from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center. An encore performance will air immediately following on TNT at 10 p.m. (ET)/7 p.m. (PT). Recipients of the stunt ensemble honors will be announced from the SAG Awards red carpet during the TNT.tv and TBS.com live pre-show webcasts, which begin at 6 p.m. (ET)/ 3 p.m. (PT).